Author: Timothy
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Margaret Clitherow (Middleton)
St Margaret Clitherow (1556 – 1586) was born in York, England; her Father, Thomas Middleton, was a candle maker. At the age of 15yrs, St Margaret married a wealthy butcher and chamberlain of York. She bore three sons, one of whom became a Catholic Priest. When she was 18yrs, with the support of her husband who…
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Precious Blood of Jesus (Day 2)
Background: Jesus gave his life so that we may live and enjoy the rewards of eternal happiness in heaven. Before his cruel death on the cross, He took wine, blessed it and gave it to his disciples saying, “This is my blood, the blood of the covenant that is poured out for many”. This Novena…
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Fulfillment Of The Law And Prophets (2)
Extract: Jesus said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have not come to abolish these things but to fulfil them. … whoever obeys them and teaches others to do so will be called great in the kingdom of heaven”. (Matthew 5:17, 19) Thought Faith is my best…
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Precious Blood of Jesus (Day 1)
Background: Jesus gave his life so that we may live and enjoy the rewards of eternal happiness in heaven. Before his cruel death on the cross, He took wine, blessed it and gave it to his disciples saying, “This is my blood, the blood of the covenant that is poured out for many”. This Novena…
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Dismas
St Dismas was one of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus, one on his right and one on his left. St Dismas, on the right, rebuked the other thief (Gesmas) for mocking and saying to Jesus; “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us”. St Dismas reminded him that they were being, justly punished for…
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Birth Announcement Of Jesus The Messiah (1)
Extract: The Angel Gabriel said to Mary, “Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. He will reign over the…
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Macartan Of Clogher
St Macartan’s (454 – 506) original name was Aidus/Aedh, the son of Caerthen. He grew up in Munster, Ireland. Some suggest that he was an uncle to St Brigid. St Macartan, having been told about St Patrick, went to hear him preach. He converted to Catholicism and was baptised. Soon he became one of St Patrick’s leading missionaries…
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St Joseph (Day 9)
Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…
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Conversation With A Samaritan Woman
Extract: Jesus asked a Samaritan woman for some water to drink. She answered, “How can you a Jew ask me, a Samaritan woman, for water to drink?” (For Jews used nothing in common with Samaritans.) (John 4:9) Jesus replied, “Everyone who drinks some of this water will be thirsty again. But whoever drinks some of the…
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Jesus’ Call To Repent
Extract: Jesus, referring to a group of people who were killed by a falling tower, said, “Do you think they were worse offenders than all the others who live in Jerusalem? No, I tell you! But unless you repent you will all perish as well!” (Luke 13:4-5) Thought Jesus loved the people of Jerusalem very…